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7 Must-Visit Attractions in Guangzhou – A fascinating port city for the curious traveller!

An important entry and exit point, as well as a bustling metropolis, Guangzhou is an ideal place for visitors to get a peek into the rich culture, explore the many attractions, enjoy the food and have diverse experiences to enrich your holiday and the understanding of the city and its people.

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Visit the Iconic Canton Tower

At 600 metres in height, you get an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the entire city during the day from the top of the tower. At dusk, it turns into a bewitching landscape with the twinkling of the lights. Visiting the landmark tower is easy from your Guangzhou accommodation. A daytime visit will also make it possible to try various attractions such as Spider Walk, Sky drop etc, good for visitors seeking excitement and adventure.

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Enjoy a stroll at Yuexiu Park

This largest park in Guangzhou has been created to provide space and beautiful natural surroundings for people to relax and enjoy. View the historic sculptures, have a picnic, wander about exploring the Museum too and observe the old city wall from the park as done by scores of visitors such as those at Springdale Serviced Residence Guangzhou.

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Try shopping and haggling at Hangxiajiu Street

A bustling street offering bargains making it popular with the locals. Dress in easy clothes, comfy footwear and be ready to do a lot of walking up and down the street. Check out the clothes, souvenirs, accessories and many more. Try your hand at haggling, if you are patient you will come out a winner. Open till almost midnight, there are restaurants and street snacks to keep your hunger pangs at bay as you shop to your satisfaction.

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Satisfy the foodie in you at Guangzhou Jiujia (Guangzhou Restaurant)

Guangzhou is famed for its dumplings and chefs at Guangzhou Restaurant, famed as one of the oldest and most famous restaurants in Guangzhou that cook delightful dumplings in an array of shapes, sizes and flavours. Try these during your visit as it is a pity to leave Guangzhou without trying this delightful and tasty Chinese preparation.

5

Spend a day at Chimelong Tourist Resort

Whether you are by yourself or with family, be prepared to spend a day at this awesome resort containing, water parks, amusement parks, night shows with a circus troupe and many more. Find excitement, adventure, beauty and towards dusk be enthralled at the performance by the International Circus troupe.

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Wander around the cool street

Beijing Road in Guangzhou is a cool street offering exclusive shops stocked with clothing, accessories souvenirs and many more with designer labels. You can either shop to your heart's content or simply window shop. Dotted with places to eat this is an exciting place to also sit and enjoy food and drink.

7

Explore the ancestral temple of the Chen family

Built in 1888 this temple is still preserved well with elaborate buildings and unique features even today portraying the impressive image it would have had during that era even though the temple was built to provide housing for the students of the Chen family as they prepared for Imperial Examinations. The site remains a famous tourist attraction. Explore the carvings, pottery and paintings in traditional Chinese Style, time well spent to understand the rich culture and heritage of the region.